Healthy Start in Childcare Training
Supporting practitioners to create healthier early years settings
The early years are a crucial time for developing lifelong healthy habits.
Our Healthy Start in Childcare training equips early years practitioners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to promote healthy eating and active play in a fun, inclusive, and sustainable way.
Designed to support national guidance and embed positive changes across your setting, this training helps create environments where children can thrive – physically, emotionally and socially.
What You’ll Learn
Through this practical and engaging training, you’ll explore:
- Creating a healthy food and drink environment
- Encouraging active play and physical development
- Working with families to support healthy habits at home
- Embedding health and wellbeing into your daily practice
- Promoting emotional wellbeing and social development
Who Is It For?
This training is ideal for:
- Childminders
- Nursery practitioners
- Preschool and playgroup staff
- Setting managers
- Anyone working with children aged 0–5 in early years settings
Delivery
Our training is flexible to meet the needs of your setting. It can be delivered:
- Face-to-face or online
- As a full-day session or split into shorter modules
- As a standalone training or alongside HENRY’s wider early years programmes
Why Choose HENRY?
Our approach is evidence-based, strengths-focused and practical. Practitioners consistently report increased confidence and motivation to embed healthy routines and share ideas with parents and carers.
“The training gave me simple, clear ideas to use straight away - and it really got the whole team thinking.” - Early Years Practitioner
Book or Learn More
To discuss training options for your setting, contact info@henry.org.uk or call 01865 302973.
Start building healthier, happier family lifestyles today!
